Truss Assembler

QXO; Rathdrum (ID); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

QXO is seeking a skilled production associate to join our truss manufacturing team in Rathdrum, Idaho. You will read blueprints, set up workstations, operate production equipment, perform quality checks, and support continuous improvement to meet daily goals.

Requirements include lifting up to 50 lbs, forklift certification (or ability to obtain it), and willingness to work overtime as needed. This is a safety‑conscious, team‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in truss manufacturing, carpentry, construction, or production environments.
• Familiarity with blueprints, work orders, or technical drawings.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Experience operating production equipment or pneumatic tools.
• Work is performed in a manufacturing and production environment.
• Exposure to machinery, dust, noise, vibration, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift and carry materials (up to 50 lbs regularly, more with assistance as needed).
• May require overtime, weekends, or extended hours based on production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Assemble wood trusses and structural components according to work orders, layouts, and specifications
• Read and interpret production paperwork, blueprints, and measuring tools to ensure accuracy
• Measure, mark, position, and fasten materials using hand and power tools
• Inspect materials and completed products to ensure quality and compliance with specifications
• Identify and remove damaged or non-conforming materials
• Set up workstations, tools, and materials for production runs
• Move completed products to staging or designated production areas
• Perform quality checks and support changeovers as needed during production
• Maintain awareness of production schedules and workflow priorities
• Follow all safety policies, PPE requirements, and operational procedures
• Inspect tools and equipment before use and report any safety or maintenance concerns
• Operate equipment and machinery safely and responsibly
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area
• Work closely with supervisors and team members to meet daily production goals
• Communicate production issues, material shortages, or quality concerns promptly
• Support continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Truss manufacturing experience

Read blueprints/technical drawings

Production environment experience

Ability to read work orders

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

QXO is North America’s largest distributor and installer of insulation; second-largest distributor of roofing products; second-largest publicly traded distributor of lumber and building materials; and largest distributor of waterproofing products. QXO is the fastest growing company in the $800 billion building products distribution industry and plans to become the tech-enabled leader by delivering best-in-class customer satisfaction and outsized returns for its shareholders. The company is targeting $50 billion in annual revenue within the next decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth. Visit QXO.com for more information.

What You'll Do

• Assemble wood trusses and structural components according to work orders, layouts, and specifications
• Read and interpret production paperwork, blueprints, and measuring tools to ensure accuracy
• Measure, mark, position, and fasten materials using hand and power tools
• Inspect materials and completed products to ensure quality and compliance with specifications
• Identify and remove damaged or non-conforming materials
• Set up workstations, tools, and materials for production runs
• Move completed products to staging or designated production areas
• Perform quality checks and support changeovers as needed during production
• Maintain awareness of production schedules and workflow priorities
• Follow all safety policies, PPE requirements, and operational procedures
• Inspect tools and equipment before use and report any safety or maintenance concerns
• Operate equipment and machinery safely and responsibly
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area
• Work closely with supervisors and team members to meet daily production goals
• Communicate production issues, material shortages, or quality concerns promptly
• Support continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives
• Perform additional duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

• Experience in truss manufacturing, carpentry, construction, or production environments
• Familiarity with blueprints, work orders, or technical drawings
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification
• Experience operating production equipment or pneumatic tools
• Work is performed in a manufacturing and production environment
• Exposure to machinery, dust, noise, vibration, and varying temperatures
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift
• Ability to lift and carry materials (up to 50 lbs regularly, more with assistance as needed)
• May require overtime, weekends, or extended hours based on production schedules

What You'll Earn

• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Time Off

QXO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender or sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.